Trump, Putin hold 'constructive' talks on ceasefire

20/05/2025 7 min
Trump, Putin hold 'constructive' talks on ceasefire

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Episode Synopsis

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have held a two-hour phone call on ending the war in Ukraine, with both leaders calling the talks constructive. Mr Trump said progress was made towards a ceasefire, while Mr Putin confirmed Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, briefed by Mr Trump before and after the call, warned no agreement would be accepted without Ukraine’s involvement or territorial concessions.

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